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… thesis 3 4 Fixed Income Management 5 6 Empirical Analysis of Financial Markets Writing the Master’s Thesis Completing the master’s thesis Quantitative Techniques for Financial Economics • Econometric techniques for modeling financial time series with empirical applications • Pricing, construction of (derivative) securities and their use by market practitioners (hedging, speculation) ECB and Monetary Policy • What is money and why do we need it? Is money “neutral”? • “Transmission” channels … forward rates etc) • Fixed income portfolio management • Fixed income derivatives, mortgage backed securities, their role in the European sovereign debt crisis Master Thesis • Skills training • In-depth study of financial economics problem • Team up with staff member (supervisor) • Cover 2 of 3 main orientations (monetary economics, finance, quantitative techniques) Specialisations Asset Pricing Institutional Investors • Pension funds, mutual funds, hedge funds • Asset liability management, strategic asset allocation, shareholder activism and responsible investing Empirical Analysis of Financial Markets • Predictability of financial returns with special focus on advances in artificial intelligence and big data. • Do these enable investors to uncover and exploit new data patterns and thus profitable trading strategies? Banking Global Banking • Why do banks exist? • Systemic risk • Fintech …

… MAASTRICHT Programme for Double Degree students from BOCCONI BOCCONI students in the Double Degree programme have to fulfill the requirements as applicable for the master’s programme European Law School (ELS). The option to fill in 6 elective credits with an approved study abroad period is not open to the Double Degree students. The Maastricht courses will have to contribute to the integrated BOCCONI degree (Laurea Magistrale in Giurisprudenza) as well, so be sure that you have a valid learning … and Privacy Law (IER4026) – 6 EC • Networks, Security, and Regulations (LAW4106) – 6 EC + Elective space* • Elective space – 6 EC Master’s thesis • Master’s thesis (LAW4068) – 12 EC * Elective space The student must choose the electives in accordance with Article 35 of the Education and Examination Regulations. Examinations: Week of October 20 Resits: Week of January 26 Examinations: Week of December 15 Resits: Week of April 6 Holidays: Week of December 22 and 29 Examinations: Week of March 30 …